Question

current affairs of 2016

Answer 1

Bangladesh, China sign 26 agreements in various fields2 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 1 people agreed

Both the countries also announced the year 2017 as the Year of Friendship and Exchanges between China and Bangladesh.

Russia's Rosneft Oil Company acquires India’s Essar Oil for 13 billion US dollars3 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 0 people agreed

Rosneft Oil Company's partners include Rosneft Oil Company, Netherlands-based commodities trader Trafigura and private investment group United Capital Partners.

C Radhakrishnan chosen for Mathrubhumi Literary Award 20165 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 3 people agreed

Radhakrishnan was selected by a panel chaired by novelist M Mukundan with Sethu and Sarah Joseph being the other members of the jury.

KS Valdiya led expert committee finds Saraswati River did exist5 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 1 people agreed

The 4000-kilometer long river that originated from Adibadri in Himalaya passed through Pakistan before culminating in Arabian Sea through Rann of Kutch.

India, Hungary sign two agreements including co-operation in Water resources7 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 2 people agreed

The two agreements include cooperation in the field of water resources and promotion of co-operation between Indian Council of World Affairs and its Hungarian counterpart.

Varanasi stampede: Around 25 people killed and several injured8 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 0 people agreed

The incident took place at around 1.30 pm at the Rajghat bridge in the Ramnagar area of Varanasi when the followers of Jai Gurudev were taking out a huge procession at an event to create awareness about vegetarianism and prohibition.

Boxer Neeraj Goyat retains WBC Asia Welterweight title8 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 0 people agreed

The 24-year-old prevailed via unanimous decision in the gruelling 12-round contest against his 26-year-old rival, who came in with an experience of fighting 9 bouts.

BRICS summit concluded with adoption of Goa Declaration9 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 2 people agreed

PM Modi used the forum to attack Pakistan by describing it as the mother ship of terrorism that poses threat to prosperity and development of the region.

World Food Day 2016 observed across the world10 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 2 people agreed

World Food Day 2016 was observed with the theme Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed12 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 3 people agreed

The theme highlights how important it is to recognize and address the humiliation and exclusion endured by many people living in poverty.

Sourabh Verma wins men's singles title at Chinese Taipei Open12 hrs agoImportant for Exam: 0 people agreed

The 23-year-old Verma from Madhya Pradesh won the first two games before Liew retired in the third due to a shoulder injury with the score line 12-10, 12-10, 3-3.

India, Russia signs 16 MoUs including procurement of the S-400 air defence system1 day agoImportant for Exam: 4 people agreed

The signed agreements included procurement of the S-400 air defence system and construction of four Admiral Grigorovich-class (Project 11356) guided-missile stealth frigates in India.

Maldives to leave Commonwealth after Warnings over Democracy1 day agoImportant for Exam: 2 people agreed

Maldives decided to leave the Commonwealth saying it was treated unjustly and unfairly by the Commonwealth. Earlier, Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group warned it of suspension if it fails to bring in rule of law and democracy.

Brazil wins 1st BRICS U-17 football tournament1 day agoImportant for Exam: 1 people agreed

Ten-day BRICS tournament transcends the traditional spheres of interaction and opens new vistas in the field of sports. A first of its kind, the Tournament will be a harbinger for further exchanges in other sports.

Israel suspends cooperation with UNESCO after it passed resolution on Jerusalem1 day agoImportant for Exam: 4 people agreed

The action came after UNESCO approved a draft resolution, sponsored by several Arab countries, which repeatedly used only the Islamic name for a hilltop complex, which is also the holiest site in Judaism.

India decided to eliminate potent greenhouse gas HFC-23 by 20302 days agoImportant for Exam: 1 people agreed

HFC–23 gas, a potent greenhouse gas, with Global Warming Potential of 14800, is produced during the manufacture of a common refrigerant gas, HCFC-22.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal2 days agoImportant for Exam: 1 people agreed

The Shourya Smarak is spread over an area of 12.67 acre land. It narrates the story of bravery of the nation's valiant soldiers, who have laid down their lives fighting enemies on the borders.